Balance Point on the Pro

[qbeam]

I just picked a new Pro 155. I am coming off a 10 M8. Last Friday I had a chance to ride, but snow conditions were pretty low so I was being very conservative in my riding. This sled handles similar to the M but I was struggling to find the right place to stand on the running boards, setting up handle bar position(i.e. forward, back, straight up and down), and having the right body position on the sled. I am wondering where your feet should be placed on the sled when, boondocking, climbing, sidehilling, etc? I understand that there can be a lot of personal preference but any input would be appreciated so that I can be ahead of the game instead of spending the next 2-4 rides trying to figure it out. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[gman086]

You have to be a lot more forward on a Pro vs an M series sled from what I've found. Balance point for me is with feet near the footwells whereas I was a good 1-2 feet back of this on my buddy's M8.

Have FUN!

G MAN

 

[jakey-boy]

Depends how steep of side hill you're on and what direction you want to go. Moving up and down the running board is as important as the throttle control and counter steering. There definitely is no set foot position for all side hills. Just keep experimenting & you will find what works but move up & down the running board as you do it and see how it changes the angle & direction of your side hills.

 

[aebsledder]

Having spent time on both sleds, I would say the "default" balance point on the Pro RMK is about 12 inches forward of what it is on the M8. Definitely more towards the footwells. That being said, as stated above it depends on the hill, snow conditions, etc. In my opinion, part of what makes this sled so "rideable" is that balance point itself. Small inputs in either direction can make it go one way or the other. I would say try riding it a little more forward than your M, and get used to the adjustments as the season progresses.

 

[m8sandman]

another vote to be farther foward. on my M especially when it got deep i'd move farther and farther back to keep the nose from dragging. with the pro i stay about 4-6 inches behind the footwells almost all the time. don't find the need to move around nearly as much, the thing just takes soooo little rider input to carve on way or the other